Thanks for all the valuable info so far...
I am in the same boat... considering a 2002 sc430, however with 107K miles for $17,000... not sure if that's a good deal... sadly it has no service histroy... it has had 2 previous owners & no reported accidents/issues (I think it was a lease vehicle)...
I intend to have the local dealer scope it out, and if nothing is out of the ordinary, perform the appropriate maintenance for that mileage & finalize the deal...
Given the amount of miles, is there anything else I should be wary of or look for, in addition to what was already mentioned?
I REALLY like the colour, which seems to be hard to find...and so far, in my research the sc430 seems to be a dream car (& my first Lexus)...
I was previously looking into used BMW conv (w/optional but separate hardtop), Mini conv, Solara conv, Celica conv... but I just didn't have the comfort level WRT roof leaks/noise/visibility...
From what I understand Lexus is the upscale end of Toyota, and my from what I have experienced with my 90 Camry & the experience of others, Toyotas seem solid, reliable, robust & low maintenance. My my hope is Lexus is all that & then some...
My goal is to pamper the sc430 & do what I can to make it last for a long time...(I have a '98 Odyssey with close to 500Kkm)... my only concern is its current state & history... if it hasn't been abused, or nothing is irreparable, whatever short-comings it may have now, I hope to repair/negate & get it back on tract with regaulr & through maintenance.
Any & all advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
frank